实践培训的目的是让F-1学生有机会将在学术课程中获得的理论知识应用到实际工作经验中. 有两种不同类型的实践培训:课程实践培训(CPT)和选修实践培训(OPT)。. This page discusses the rules and procedures that govern CPT. For more information on F-1 OPT, please see F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT).
In addition to reading through this web page, please also read through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information, FAQ, and Instructions document.
Definition of Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
美国公民及移民服务局(USCIS)规定CPT必须是“既定课程的组成部分”。. They define CPT as “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, 或由赞助雇主通过与学校合作协议提供的其他类型的必要实习或实习.
Eligibility
学生必须在合法的全日制基础上注册一个完整的学年,才有资格参加CPT. 一个例外是研究生的课程要求立即CPT. 它只在学生持有有效的F-1身份并且在他/她的课程完成之前可用. Students in English Language Programs are not eligible for CPT.
Criteria
如果可以清楚地证明拟议的就业符合以下三个条件之一,十字路口/ISS办公室可以为您授权CPT. (请注意,bwin体育的大多数本科课程通常不符合CPT授权的资格.)
Please Note: 无论是否上课,学生都可以选择兼职或全职CPT培训.
Part-time Training: 参加非全日制CPT课程的时间没有限制, but you must be maintaining lawful F-1 status. Remember that your CPT work must be related to your curricular program..
Full-time Training: 参加全日制CPT的时间没有限制, however, 如果你参加了12个月或更长时间的CPT(如果你是STEM专业,则为24个月), 你将没有资格参加毕业后可选实习培训(OPT). Remember that your CPT work must be related to your curricular program.
Application and Documentation Requirements
If you are unsure about your eligibility for CPT, you should first meet with Sarah Murison in Crossroads/ISS. 如有可能,请携带下列文件参加首次咨询.
Authorization Procedures
If you are eligible and have the documentation required for CPT, Crossroads will authorize CPT by requesting a new SEVIS I-20. 只有在你收到十字路口/ISS的I-20和你的CPT授权后,你才能从事CPT工作. This work authorization is only for the specific employer, location, and time period as authorized and recorded by Crossroads in SEVIS. This also applies to full-time or part-time CPT, so if any of the details about your CPT employment change, you must inform Crossroads immediately.
In addition to reading through this web page, please also read through the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information, FAQ, and Instructions document.
除非您申请并获得延长工作许可,否则您不得在授权日期后继续工作. 在您的CPT授权日期之外工作将违反您的F-1学生身份,并将使您在美国非法居留, beyond the ability of Crossroads/ISS or USCIS to regularize your status.
Social Security Number
为了在美国工作,你需要一个有效的社会安全号码(SSN)。. Your Geneva ID number is not a valid SSN. 社会保障局会处理你的申请,并发给你一个号码. To apply, please visit the Crossroads Office for instructions.
Taxes
In general, 在美国居住少于5年的F-1学生免征社会保障税(也称为FICA)。. 你应该确保让你的雇主注意到这一点,因为许多雇主不熟悉税法的这一规定. Students in F-1 status are subject to all other taxes that may apply, including federal, state, and local.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Within the first three days of beginning work, 您和您的雇主必须填写一份名为“就业资格验证”的表格(USCIS表格I-9)。. 此表格将由您的雇主存档,每次您收到工作许可的续期时都必须更新. Your SEVIS CPT I-20 should meet the documentation requirement of the I-9. 关于如何完成I-9的一点指导在第二页列出 CPT Information, FAQ, and Instructions document.
Failure to Comply with Regulations
遵守所有适用于F-1学生的移民规定是你的责任, including employment regulations. 未经授权擅自工作是严重违反学生身份的行为. If you fail to comply with your responsibilities, you will lose all F-1 benefits, your I-20 will be terminated, and this can lead to deportation. 在接受美国的任何工作之前,bwin体育敦促您咨询十字路口.
Instructions Academic advisors need to fill out a CPT Eligibility Form and this form should be provided to you by the student. 学生可以从网站上获取表格,也可以到十字路口/ISS领取预打印的表格.